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February 2025

Event of the Week: Special Olympics Day

February 22
Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Ave
Cleveland, OH United States
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The Cleveland Charge and Special Olympics of Ohio are teaming up for one big day of Freezin’ for a Reason! It’s Special Olympics Day championed by Cleveland-CLIFFS as the Charge host the Birmingham Squadron at Public Hall at 4 p.m. The first 1,500 fans receive a Charge beach towel, plus the team will take the court in Special Olympic Polar Plunge inspired jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game.

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April 2025

Rec2 Connect Rock Clibing

April 8
Cleveland Rocks, 2381 Franklin Blvd
Cleveland, OH United States
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This program is for individuals of all abilities, ages 7+ to learn the basics of rock climbing and get acclimated through skill-building activities and games!. 5-7 p.m.

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Adapted Playgroup: Music Therapy & More

April 10
Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107 United States
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Families and children ages 7-12 with complex needs of disabilities engage in singing, instrument play and more. 6:30 p.m.

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Adapted Minute to Win It

April 17
Lakefront Lodge, 30525 Lake Shore Blvd.
Willowick, United States
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Ages 12 and older with disabilities play simple games with 60 seconds to complete each challenge. 6-7 p.m.

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Sensory Cinema: HOP

April 18
Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N
Canton,
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A theatre experience tailored to patrons with processing disorders and their families. 10 a.m.

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P.A.L.S Big Screen Sensory Movie

April 18
Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road
Parma, OH United States
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A Sensory friendly Movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Adapted Storytime

April 25
Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road
Westlake,
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Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe and supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. Ages 3-7. 6:30-7:15 p.m.

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June 2025

Friendship Club

June 27
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One event on April 26, 2025 at 12:00 am

One event on May 10, 2025 at 12:00 am

One event on May 24, 2025 at 12:00 am

One event on June 13, 2025 at 12:00 am

One event on June 27, 2025 at 12:00 am

Autism Society of Greater Akron, 2858 W. Market St.
Akron,
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A judgment-free social opportunity for your child where caregivers and children with Autism connect while participating in a shared social opportunity! 2nd and 4th Saturdays. 10:30 a.m.

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